Construction of the building began in the 1920s and dragged on for many years. It was finally inaugurated on 24 June, 1957. The work was architecturally inspired in the great communal palaces of northern France and Flanders. The building consists of a basement, six floors and interior patios, occupying an area of ​​2,438 m2. Constructed of granite from the quarries of S. Gens and Fafe, with the remaining materials being: reinforced concrete, marbles of different colours and oak and sucupira woods. In front of the main door and framed by the ramp is the statue of Almeida Garrett, inaugurated in …

Located on high ground, close to the river and the Odivelas dam, the village of Alvito is one of the most beautiful and oldest in Alentejo. Remains from the Neolithic period have been found and several Roman artefacts were found. Suevi, Visigoths and Muslims also passed through these parts. The architectural heritage is extremely rich. The castle (dating from 1481), the Santa Luzia chapel and the main church are considered national monuments. Also noteworthy are the museum of sacred art, the library, the hermitage of Santa Luzia, the pillory and the Águas dos Peixes manor house. It has an equestrian …

This is an area located north of the serra do Larouco intermediate basin of the River, Rooms in Galicia (Spain), in the current province of Ourense which borders Tourém. His institution was connected, since the late Middle Ages, the castle of Piconha, and later to the House of Braganza. With an area of approximately 27 km2, had an organization itself and was not connected or Portugal or Spain. Its inhabitants had the privilege of being able to give asylum to the escapees of Portuguese or Spanish justice, to provide soldiers for a Kingdom or the other, not to pay taxes, …

Largo do Paço restaurant is a unique space in Portugal, astonishes every minute of a meal, which is more than an ode to the palate – a true feast for all five senses. It seems strange that a space full of refinement, in truth a Palace, which by nature praises and pays tribute to the past, a hostel kitchen so innovative and daring. The service, the room and the sommelier, is perfect, as if to prepare ground for the creations of Victor Matos, a chef with both determination and confidence and, of course, for dishes that delight, one by one, …

Country house located in a quiet area, which emphasizes comfort, tranquility, harmony and hospitality. Has good access to the Serra da Estrela mountain range and is located about 22 kilometers northeast of the county seat (Sabugal), roughly halfway between the border of Vilar Formoso, close to several historical sites of interest. Is composed of four rooms with bath, TV, DVD player, Wireless Internet and access to all common areas of the House and patio\/garden.

Founded in the 17th century, the former Royal College of Our Lady of Conceição” (Conception) was transformed into a seminary in 1780. This is a mannerist building in Jesuitical style; it serves as an example of the seventeen hundreds art which model was exported by the Jesuits for the missions in all overseas territories. On the lateral chapels one points out the chapel of the Lady of Boa Morte (Good Death) with a marble altar. Recently this building was granted by the Holly See to be the headquarters of the Cathedral and Bishop Palace of Santarém dioceses.

Beach with good access, with long and clean sand, with some dunes where you can see typical windmills. There are conditions to practice a handful of sports, ranging from volleyball to football, including sport fishing and extreme windsurfing, surfing and bodyboarding. It is located in the Esposende Coastal Protected Landscape area and has a scout camp, a holiday camp and a children's playground. There is also a pleasant library on the beach. Artisanal fishing and sargassum collection are activities that still continue on this beach.

The restaurant Pearl of Moorish press for the quality of its snacks, as well as by the variety of seafood that serves. It is a space with more and more fans, so we advise booking. In the letter, you will find good reasons to eat without haste: octopus salad and roes, quail eggs fried in bread, pepper stuffed with tuna or crab, clams and knives on the plate, among many other delicacies. Family house with 30 years of existence, is led, with much sympathy, by Miguel Almeida.

Since its founding in 1925, this museum of Algarve cuisine has always been a reference in this town for its delicious food and excellent wine. The fish and seafood, succulent meats and cooked with passion and mastery of chef Anthony Dias are the delight of diners from all over the country and globe who visit the capital of the Algarve. The family Brasuna, restaurant owner, makes sure your visit is a good time to remember in this space typically root Portuguese Algarve.

The restaurant O Abílio, in Coimbra, stays in the upper town, near the famous Penedo da Saudade. Here's a site that preserves the true spirit of tasca portuguesa. Won't or ruses refinements in decorative. Yes, it appears, genuine, with good flavors and food in quantities at a low price. All the food is homemade and, if you want a suggestion, go for the grilled cod. The meal is €6. The great difficulty which will find place, since the place is small and fills up quickly.